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In the topically organized Children in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther emphasizes three core themes of child development: the importance of context, the relevance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. By examining child development through real-life contexts—such as gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—Kuther engages students with up-to-date data, relatable examples, and cross-cultural stories, offering insights that directly connect to their own experiences and future professions.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About The Author Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Development: Themes, Theories, and Research Understanding Development Core Concepts In Developmental Science Theories Of Child Development Research In Child Development Applied Developmental Science, Ethics, And Intersectionality Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Careers In Child Development: Foundations Of Development Chapter 2: Biological and Environmental Foundations of development Genetic Foundations Of Development Chromosomal And Genetic Abnormalities Reproductive Technology And Genetic Disorders Heredity And Environment Interactions Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 3: The Prenatal Period, Birth, And The Newborn Prenatal Development Environmental Influences On Prenatal Development The Prenatal Environment And Prenatal Care Childbirth The Newborn Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 4: Brain, Perception, And Motor Development Processes of Brain Development Brain Development Motor Development Motor Development as a Dynamic System Sensory and Perceptual Development Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 5: Physical Development and Health Body Growth in Infancy and Childhood Body Growth and Maturation in Adolescence Threats to Infants and Children’s Health Threats to Adolescent Health Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 6: Cognitive Change: Cognitive-Developmental and Sociocultural Approaches Piaget’s Theory: Sensorimotor Reasoning In Infancy Preoperational Reasoning In Early Childhood Concrete Operational Reasoning In Middle Childhood Formal Operational Reasoning In Adolescence Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 7: Information Processing Theory Information Processing Theory Attention Working Memory And Executive Function Long-Term Memory Thinking Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 8: Intelligence Approaches To Understanding Intelligence Measuring Intelligence Contextual Influences On Intelligence Neurodevelopmental Conditions Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 9: Language Development Foundations Of Language Language Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Language Development In Childhood And Adolescence Explanations for Language Development Apply Your Knowledge Summary Key Words Careers in Child Development: Cognitive Development Early Childhood Educator Elementary Education Secondary Education: Middle School Teacher and High School Teacher Special Education ESL Teacher Neuropsychological Technician Speech-Language Pathologist Developmental Psychologist Chapter 10: Emotional Development Emotional Experience Emotional Regulation Temperament Attachment Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 11: Self, Identity, And Personality Self-Concept Self-Esteem Identity Ethnic-Racial Identity Achievement Motivation Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 12: Moral Development Moral Reasoning Prosocial Behavior Aggression and Antisocial Behavior Religion And Spirituality Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 13: Gender Sex Differences and Gender Stereotypes Gender Typing Gender Identity in Childhood and Adolescence Transgender Identity Sexual Activity in Adolescence Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Careers in Child Development: Socioemotional Development Social Worker Substance Abuse Counselor Child Life Specialist Applied Behavior Analyst Clinical Psychologist and Counseling Psychologist Intervention Research Chapter 14: Families The Family as a System Parenting Family Constellations Challenges For Families Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Chapter 15: Contexts of Development Children’s Play Peer Relationships School Media Risk And Resilience Apply Your Knowledge Chapter Summary Key Words Careers in Child Development: Contexts of Development Preschool and Child Care Center Director Recreation Worker School Counselor School Psychologist Marriage and Family Therapists User Design and Usability Toy and Media Research

About the Author :
  Tara L. Kuther is professor of psychology at Western Connecticut State University where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development for 30 years. She earned her PhD in developmental psychology at Fordham University. Dr. Kuther is fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and Society for Research on Adolescence, and is the former chair of the Teaching Committee for the Society for Research in Child Development. Her research interests include social cognition and risky activity in adolescence and adulthood. She is the award-winning author of Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, other developmental psychology texts, as well as books to promote student professional development and help them succeed in college and afterward.  

Review :
My favorite feature of the text is the section on careers relevent to course content. [Kuther] shows that the material students learn in class is directly applicable to the workplace. I think one key strength of the book is that the author provides a sectoin on Careers in Child Development. These careers are very important to the field of child and family development. [ .  . . ] [It] is truly an outstanding approach to guiding students into making informed career decisions.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781544334165
  • Publisher: Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
  • Publisher Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1544334168
  • Publisher Date: 18 Dec 2024
  • Binding: Digital download and online
  • Sub Title: A Topical Approach


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